ABSTRACT

The Second International Conference on Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting (ICCRRR 2005) was held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 24-26 November 2008. The Conference followed the very successful First International Conference, also in Cape Town in 2005, and continued as a collaborative venture by researchers from the South African Res

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Keynote papers

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Advanced NDT methods for the assessment of concrete structures

ByH. Wiggenhauser

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Efficiency control of electrochemical repair techniques

ByC. Andrade, I. Martínez, M. Castellote & P.G. de Viedma

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External strengthening of continuous beams with CFRP

ByL. Taerwe, L. Vasseur & S. Matthys

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Diagnostic analysis and therapy of severely cracked bridges

ByH.-P. Andrä & M. Maier

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Invited papers

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Reflections on future needs in concrete durability research and development

ByY. Ballim, M.G. Alexander, H.D. Beushausen & P. Moyo

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Reinforcement corrosion: Research needs

ByC. Andrade

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High performance concrete for extreme applications

ByB. Hillemeier, R. Wens & L. Hänisch

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Concrete ability to resist chloride ions using ternary blended cement

ByI.S. Oslakovic´, R. Roskovic´ & D. Bjegovic´

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Durability of light-weight concrete with expanded clay aggregate

ByM. Hubertova, R. Hela & R. Stavinoha

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Investigations on the PCC-Microstructure after Mechanical Load

ByA. Flohr, A. Dimmig-Osburg & K.A. Bode

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Concrete containers for containment of vitrified high-level radioactive waste: The Belgian approach

ByB. Craeye, G. De Schutter, H. Van Humbeeck & A. Van Cotthem

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Durability requirements in self-compacting concrete mix design

ByA. Ioani, J. Domsa, C. Mircea & H. Szilagyi

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Chemical attack of SCC: Immersion tests and X-ray CT

ByV. Boel, K. Audenaert & G. De Schutter

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Study of chloride penetration in self-compacting concrete by simulation of tidal zone

ByK. Audenaert & G. De Schutter

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Transport of water and gases in crack-free and cracked textile reinforced concrete

ByR. Barhum, M. Lieboldt & V. Mechtcherine

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Application of FRC and FRSC in structural elements of St Rok tunnel

ByE. Seferovic & E. Barisic

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A two component bacteria-based self-healing concrete

ByH.M. Jonkers & E. Schlangen

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Self healing properties with various crack widths under continuous water leakage

ByA. Hosoda, S. Komatsu, T. Ahn, T. Kishi, S. Ikeno & K. Kobayashi

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Using natural wood fibers to self heal concrete

ByM.R. de Rooij, S. Qian, H. Liu, W.F. Gard & J.W.G. van de Kuilen

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Surface protections to prevent Alkali-Aggregate Reactions (AAR) in concrete structures

ByL.F.M. Sanchez, S.C. Kuperman & P.R.L. Helene

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Evaluation of anti-fouling strategies on aerated concrete by means of an accelerated algal growth test

ByW. De Muynck, A. Maury, N. De Belie, J. De Bock & W. Verstraete

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Corrosion testing of low alloy steel reinforcement

ByM. Serdar, I.S. Oslakovic´, D. Bjegovic´ & L. Valek

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Life cycle management of concrete structures Part I: Birth certificate

ByT.F. Mayer & P. Schießl

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Life cycle management of concrete structures Part II: Monitoring

ByCh. Dauberschmidt, G. Kapteina & Ch. Sodeikat

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A Spreadsheet Model for Service-Life Predictions

ByE.A.B. Koenders, M. Ottelé & B. Obladen

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Studies on prediction models for concrete durability

ByR. Heiyantuduwa & M.G. Alexander

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Critical chloride content in reinforced concrete – State of the art

ByU. Angst & Ø. Vennesland

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Use of durability indexes in probabilistic modelling for durability design of RC members

ByR.N. Muigai, P. Moyo & M.G. Alexander

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Corrosion propagation in cracked and uncracked concrete

ByM.B. Otieno, M.G. Alexander & H.D. Beushausen

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Effect of temperature on transport of chloride ions in concrete

ByQ. Yuan, C. Shi, G. De Schutter & K. Audenaert

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Repair of architectural concrete and related modelling of carbonation-induced corrosion

ByH.S. Mu¨ller, E. Bohner & M. Vogel

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Determination of critical moisture content for carbonation of concrete

ByM.O. Mmusi, M.G. Alexander & H.D. Beushausen

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Effect of environmental parameters on concrete carbonation. DURACON collaboration (Mexican results)

ByE.I. Moreno, C. Vinajera-Reyna, A. Torres-Acosta, J. Pérez-Quiroz, M. Martínez-Madrid, F. Almeraya-Calderón, C. Gaona-Tiburcio, P. Castro-Borges, M. Balancan-Zapata, T. Pérez-López, M. Sosa-Baz, E. López-Vázquez, E. Alonso-Guzmán, W. Martínez-Molina, J.C. Rubio-Avalos, L. Ariza-Aguilar, B. Valdez-Salas, D. Nieves-Mendoza, M. Baltazar & O. Troconis-Rincón

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Improvements in durability design of concrete bridges in Croatia

ByP. Sesar, S. Pastorcic & Z. Banic

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Fire engineering in Croatia

ByD. Bjegovic´, M. Jelcˇic´, M. Carevic´, M. Drakulic´ & B. Peroš

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DFG Research Group 537: Modelling of reinforcement corrosion – Macrocells and time dependence

ByM. Raupach, J. Warkus & J. Harnisch

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DFG Research Group 537: Modelling of reinforcement corrosion – Validation of corrosion model

ByS. von Greve-Dierfeld, C. Gehlen & K. Menzel

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Chloride ion propagation in onshore zone of Recife-PE

ByR.B. Pontes, E.C.B. Monteiro, R.A. de Oliveira & S.C. de Paiva

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Investigation of the deteriorations of educational institutes

ByM.M. Alshebani & S. Azhari

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Durability evaluations on the bridge over the Ruwais lagoon at Jeddah

ByM. Arici & M.F. Granata

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Nondestructive testing methods for hardly accessible parts of structures

ByH. Anton, I. Netinger & E. Evic´

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Vibration based assessment of shear connectors in concrete composite bridges

ByB. Sibanda, P. Moyo & H.D. Beushausen

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Ultrasonic imaging of post-tensioned concrete elements: New techniques for reliable localization of grouting defects

ByM. Krause, B. Gräfe, F. Mielentz, B. Milmann, M. Friese, H. Wiggenhauser & K. Mayer

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Wireless monitoring of structures including acoustic emission techniques

ByC.U. Grosse, M. Kru¨ger & S. Bachmaier

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OSSCAR – Development of an On-Site SCAnneR for automated non-destructive bridge testing

ByA. Taffe, T. Kind, M. Stoppel & H. Wiggenhauser

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Development of a portable LIBS-device for quality assurance in concrete repair

ByA. Taffe, D. Schaurich, G. Wilsch & F. Weritz

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High speed chemical analysis of concrete surfaces using the LIBS method within the ILCOM project

ByM. Bruns, M. Raupach, C.D. Gehlen, R. Noll, G. Wilsch & A. Taffe

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On the possibility of rapid nondestructive determination of compressive strength of cement materials

ByN. Kamenic´, T. Matusinovic´ & J. Šipušic´

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Locating reinforcing bars in concrete with Electrical Resistance Tomography

ByK. Karhunen, A. Seppänen, A. Lehikoinen, J.P. Kaipio & P.J.M. Monteiro

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Electrical resistance tomography imaging of concrete

ByA. Seppänen, K. Karhunen, A. Lehikoinen, J.P. Kaipio & P.J.M. Monteiro

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Quality assessment of a 40-years old tunnel

ByE.A.B. Koenders, M. Ottelé, O. Çopurog˘lu & K. van Breugel

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Deficiencies in concrete structures “The Sherlock Holmes” factor

ByA.N. van Grieken

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Condition assessment and repair alternatives for Lucko bridge overpasses of Zagreb

ByK. Mavar, S.S. Palic & A. Balagija

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Service life extension of existing precast concrete girders

ByD.I. Banic, D. Tkalcic & Z. Banic

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Residual strength of R.C. buildings after a fire: A case study

ByI. Venanzi, A.L. Materazzi & M. Zappia

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Structural behaviour of beams under simultaneous load and steel corrosion

ByG. Malumbela, P. Moyo & M. Alexander

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BETOSCAN – An instrumented mobile robot system for the diagnosis of reinforced concrete floors

ByM. Raupach, K. Reichling, H. Wiggenhauser, M. Stoppel, G. Dobmann & J. Kurz

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Accelerated high water corrosion

ByK.P. Mackie

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Debond Detection in RC Structures using piezoelectric materials

ByX.Q. Zhu, H. Hao, K.Q. Fan, Y. Wang & J.P. Ou

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Development of a new test method for mineral based composites – Wedge splitting test

ByK. Orosz, B. Täljsten & K. Orosz

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Evaluation of fibre distribution in concrete using AC impedance technique

ByB. Srinath & M. Santhanam

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Selection of an optimal method for humidity elimination in masonry buildings

ByI. Netinger, H. Anton & D. Bjegovic´

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Repair of guard gallery columns, Robben Island Maximum Security Prison

ByH.G. Smith & M.G. Alexander

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Repair methods and techniques

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Concrete repair: Research and practice – The critical dimension

ByA.M. Vaysburd, P.H. Emmons & B. Bissonnette

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Performance based rehabilitation of reinforced concrete structures

ByS.L. Matthews & J.R. Morlidge

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Repair of bridge IB42 over the Limpopo river at Stockpoort border post

ByE.J. Kruger & W.S. Humphries

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The aging of concrete sewers: Replace or rehabilitate

ByV.A. da Silva & A.M. Goyns

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Concrete retrofitment solutions utilized at the Van der Kloof Dam spillway bridge

ByP.D. Ronné & R.S. Maliehe

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Rehabilitation of major bridges over the spillways of three of South Africa’s largest dams

ByP.D. Ronné, A.A. Newmark & E.J. Viljoen

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Protection of concrete with water repellant agents – What is required to achieve a sufficient penetration depth?

ByA. Johansson, M. Janz, J. Silfwerbrand & J. Trägårdh

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Crack repair in concrete using biodeposition

ByN. De Belie & W. De Muynck

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Cracked concrete repair with epoxy-resin infiltration

ByR. Felicetti & V.H. De Domenico

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Concrete repair with ultra ductile micro-mesh reinforced abrasive resistant and impervious mortar

ByC. Flohrer, M. Tschötschel & S. Hauser

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Electrochemical treatments of corroded reinforcement in concrete

ByC. Christodoulou

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Electrochemical impedance monitoring of carbon fiber as an anode material in cathodic protection

ByM. Chini, B. Arntsen, Ø´. Vennesland & J.H. Mork

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The application of electrochemical chloride extraction to reinforced concrete bridge members

ByP.E. Streicher, G.E. Hoppe, V.A. da Silva & E.J. Kruger

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Re-alkalisation technology applied to corrosion damaged concrete

ByG.K. Glass, A.C. Roberts & N. Davison

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On pathology and rehabilitation teaching of concrete structures: A case study

ByN.G. Maldonado, R.J. Michelini, N.F. Pizarro & M.E. Tornello

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Comparative study of cleaning techniques to be used on concrete indoors

ByM. Bouichou, E. Marie-Victoire & D. Brissaud

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Material Data Sheet Protocol – From anarchy to order

ByF.R. Goodwin, A.M. Vaysburd & P.H. Emmons

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Utilization of high performance fiber-reinforced micro-concrete as a repair material

ByM. Skazlic, D. Bjegovic´ & M. Serdar

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Low shrinking self-compacting concretes for concrete repair

ByC. Pistolesi, C. Maltese & M. Bovassi

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Development of Strain-Hardening Cement-based Composites for the strengthening of masonry

ByA.-E. Bruedern, D. Abecasis & V. Mechtcherine

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Air permeability of hardener-free epoxy-modified mortars as repair materials

ByM.A.R. Bhutta, K. Imamoto & Y. Ohama

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Performance of corrosion inhibitors in concrete exposed to marine environment

ByI.N. Robertson & C. Newtson

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Application of the NMR-technique to concrete-coatings

ByJ. Orlowsky, M. Raupach, M. Baias & B. Blu¨mich

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Protection and rehabilitation of chemically high stressed concrete surfaces by thin glass

ByK. Schubert, B. Hillemeier & P. Osselmann

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Adhesion – A challenge for concrete repair

ByL. Czarnecki

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Concrete repair and interfacial bond: Influence of surface preparation

ByB. Bissonnette, A. Nuta, M. Morency, J. Marchand & A.M. Vaysburd

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Correlation between the roughness of the substrate surface and the debonding risk

ByF. Perez, M. Morency, B. Bissonnette & L. Courard

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Performance of spall repair materials

ByD.W. Fowler, D.P. Whitney & D. Zollinger

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Innovative concrete overlays for bridge-deck rehabilitation in Montréal

ByR. Gagné, B. Bissonnette, R. Morin & M. Thibault

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Spalling of sprayed concrete under tunnels fire conditions

ByC. Féron, C. Larive & G. Chatenoud

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Repair of slab surface with thin SFRC overlay

ByJ. Šušteršicˇ, I. Leskovar, A. Zajc & V. Dobnikar

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SHCC repair overlays for RC: Interfacial bond characterization and modelling

ByG.P.A.G. van Zijl & H. Stander

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Modelling the performance of ECC repair systems under differential volume changes

ByJ. Zhou, M. Li, G. Ye, E. Schlangen, K. van Breugel & V.C. Li

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Prevention of damages in industrial floors with screed layers

ByR. Breitenbu¨cher & B. Siebert

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Evaluation of the effect of load eccentricity on pull-off strength

ByL. Courard, A. Garbacz & G. Moczulski

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Analytical modelling of retrofitted reinforced concrete members with flexible bond

ByE. Raue, H.-G. Timmler & H. Schröter

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Experimental and analytical investigation of concrete confined by external pre-stressed strips

ByH. Moghaddam, S. Mohebbi & M. Samadi

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Flexure and shear behavior of RC beams strengthened by external reinforcement

ByF. Minelli, G.A. Plizzari & J. Cairns

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Loading test on a retrofitted pretensioned concrete girder after fire

ByL. Taerwe & E. Annerel

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Anchorage failure of RC beams strengthened with FRP at the bottom face

ByF. Arifovic & B. Täljsten

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Numerical simulation of continuous RC slabs strengthened using NSM technique

ByJ.A.O. Barros, G. Dalfré & J.P. Dias

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Mountain pass slope failure retrofitted with half viaduct bridge structure

ByE.J. Kruger, A.A. Newmark & M. Smuts

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Rapid repair of RC bridge columns subjected to earthquakes

ByA. Vosooghi, M.S. Saiidi & J. Gutierrez

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Rehabilitation problems regarding an over pass in Timisoara – Romania

ByA. Bota & Alexandra Bota

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An approach of service life in repair of structures with concrete due to natural hazards

ByN.G. Maldonado, N.F. Pizarro, R.J. Michelini & A.M. Guzmán

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Seismic behavior of FRP-upgraded exterior RC beam-column joints

ByY.A. Al-Salloum, S.H. Alsayed, T.H. Almusallam & N.A. Siddiqui

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3D analysis of seismic response of RC beam-column exterior joints before and after retrofit

ByR. Eligehausen, G. Genesio, J. Ožbolt & S. Pampanin

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Seismic assessment of a RC school building retrofitted with innovative braces

ByL. Di Sarno & G. Manfredi

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Seismic response of FRP-strengthened corner RC beam-column joints

ByT.H. Almusallam, S.H. Alsayed, Y.A. Al-Salloum & N.A. Siddiqui

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Experimental investigation on the seismic behaviour of SFRC columns under biaxial bending

ByM. Palmieri, G.A. Plizzari, S. Pampanin & J. Mackechnie

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Feasibility study of a novel prestressing system for FRP-laminates

ByW. Figeys, L. Schueremans, D. Van Gemert, K. Brosens, L. Van Schepdael & J. Dereymaeker

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FRP tendon anchorage in post-tensioned concrete structures

ByJ.W. Schmidt, B. Täljsten, A. Bennitz & H. Pedersen

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Durability of CFRP strengthened concrete structures under accelerated or environmental ageing conditions

ByK. Benzarti, M. Quiertant, C. Aubagnac, S. Chataigner, I. Nishizaki & Y. Kato

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Durability of GFRP composite made of epoxy/organoclay nanocomposite

ByH.G. Zhu, C.K.Y. Leung & J.K. Kim

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Residual strength of SBR-latex modified high strength concrete under repeated impact loading

ByS.R. Shashikumara, S. Ali Khan Zai, K. Muthumani & N. Munirudrappa

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Corroded RC beam repaired with near-face mounted CFRP rods

ByA. Kreit, F. Al-Mahmoud, A. Castel & R. Francois

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Effect of damaged concrete cover on the structural performance of CFRP strengthened corroded concrete beams

ByA.H. Al-Saidy, A.S. Al-Harthy & K.S. Al-Jabri

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Shear-flexure interaction of RC circular columns strengthened with FRP sheets

ByP. Colajanni & A. Recupero

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Strengthening of R/C existing columns with high performance fiber reinforced concrete jacket

ByA. Meda, G.A. Plizzari, Z. Rinaldi & G. Martinola

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Retrofitting of a precast industrial building

ByM. di Prisco, M. Lamperti & S. Lapolla

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Experimental investigation on repair of RC pavements with SFRC

ByG. Boscato & S. Russo

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Strengthening of shear wall with high performance RC jacket

ByA. Marini & A. Meda